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BVS 74S

1978 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,853 mi
Last recorded36,853 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVS 74S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 36,853 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 36,853 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 36,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 36,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,383 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,079 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,623 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking near tank (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front slight vertical movement in king pin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rubber seals are deteriorated on front lower suspension joints

steering colomn is very close to chassis/engine mount

Pass 18 May 2015 33,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 33,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perishing within tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,673 miles

hc close to limits

n/s/r light lens insecure

perishing to all tyres

Fail 17 May 2011 30,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n/s/r light lens insecure

perishing to all tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,900 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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BVS 74S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVS 74S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVS 74S registered?

BVS 74S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is BVS 74S safe to buy?

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